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gary mac

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  1. Thing is Myke, a lot of the set that I play, I wouldn't choose to sit and listen to at home. The band I'm with at the moment, unlike a lot of bands that I see about and bands I've been with in the past, tend to play stuff that hopefully is generally of a feel good nature and gets the audience dancing. Get the girls bopping about and the chaps will be close by and spending at the bar; this means happy bar/club owner and we get invited back. It works for us
  2. bump to the top
  3. [quote name='Myke' timestamp='1391986500' post='2363388'] Why?! [/quote]
  4. It can be so tough, so I'm not surprised you've had a restless night Lozz. You're not alone mate, I'm sure that most of us who have been in bands, have at some point been in the same position. For me, once it stops being fun then it's time to move on.
  5. [quote name='Johnm93' timestamp='1391975994' post='2363217'] Been learning The Banana Splits theme chooon... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQTq88Ie5sU[/media] [/quote] Respect
  6. These two for the next band rehearsal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw7guzT6ANI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA01pdI0jng and this one, for a bit more of a challenge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5iBnZ63uh4
  7. [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1391874801' post='2362210'] The weekend's here now.... and so's that bass [/quote] and another bump
  8. What Monsieur Thunderbird said.
  9. Still here, a very decent P bass for not a lot of dosh.
  10. Can't help you sorry, but just wanted to say I love the version that Tom cat serenaded the cat of his dreams with, in one of the very old tom and Jerry cartoons
  11. A bump just because the weekend is nearly here
  12. Thanks chaps. I was surprised at how well it plays. [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1391721579' post='2360686'] That looks in great condition for it's age. Do you know if it's a solid wood body or ply ? I know many of the early 90's Korean Squiers had ply body (although still managed to sound excellent !). [/quote] I had the neck off yesterday, when setting it up and fitting a shim. Should have taken the opportunity to check whether the body is ply or solid then but I forgot. If you're keen to have it, let me know and I'll check.
  13. [quote name='lownote12' timestamp='1391712162' post='2360547'] do you ever hove eastwards from herts? [/quote] Rarely. Did enjoy a trip to Southwold last year but not planning to go anytime soon
  14. [center]Squier Korean Precision Bass.[/center] [center]Black with white single ply pick guard.[/center] [center]Slim maple neck and fret board.[/center] [center]41 mm at the nut.[/center] [center]Neck radius 12”.[/center] [center]Weight 8lb 4oz.[/center] [center]1995 (assuming I’ve understood the serial numbering system)[/center] [center]Amazingly good condition. There are a couple of dings in the finish but none that have cracked the paint.[/center] [center]All the hardware looks great, with no signs of wear or corrosion.[/center] [center]Electrics function as they should.[/center] [center]No crackling from the pots.[/center] [center]A good, basic P bass.[/center] [center]I’ve given it a decent set up and it plays well. I’ve set the string height at the 12[sup]th[/sup] fret to just less than the thickness of a pound coin. At the 15[sup]th[/sup] fret, approx 2.8 mm on the E string. This suits my playing style with a pick. If you play with a more gentle touch, it will go lower.[/center] [center]Truss rod is functioning perfectly.[/center] [center]Intonation is good. The bridge is functioning as it should, although the saddle height adjustment screws are too long and protrude proud of the bridge. It’s a pet hate of mine but common with these models. In the past, on other basses I have either replaced with shorter screws or cut down the originals.[/center] [center]Asking £[s]125.00[/s] price dropped to just £115[/center] [center]Collection preferred, I’m in Hertfordshire.[/center] [center]Cash, Bank Transfer, Pay Pal (buyer to suffer pay pal fees)[/center] [center]I don’t have a hard case, so if posting is required I will post it with the neck removed and everything bubble wrapped in a sturdy box.[/center] [center]Postage via courier would be approx £15.00 but will be confirmed.[/center] [center]No trades thanks.[/center] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/12347821965/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/12348282084/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/12347813585/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/12347992023/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/12347809695/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/12348267364/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/12347985863/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/12347978713/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/12347973783/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/12348259054/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/12347976923/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/12347794255/"][/url]
  15. Saw one recently on ebay that went for £120ish but it had been rewound I think. I've seen 70's pups being offered for a lot more on US sites but I've never revisited to see what they actually achieved. Check out US sellers on ebay sure there will be some completed listings.
  16. You'll be lucky, Mr Wizard wasn't too keen on emailing pre retirement. He was much more a phone sort of chap. Sorry I can't help, like you said measuring resistance and getting some comparisons sounds like the best bet.
  17. Thank you chaps. and a nearly 9,000 views bump
  18. Good luck, sure someone will be able to help.
  19. Always a pleasure to see you mate but leave your sand paper at home. I suppose if it was a bit more road worn I'd be more inclined to take it out for a gig or two. Be great if it sells but I'm not too worried, it looks lovely sitting in the corner and I find it difficult to walk past it and not stop off for a strum.
  20. Very well done, wish you luck with it.
  21. Bump again..............sigh
  22. Trying asking in General Chat if anyone has any recommendations for tutors, your post will get more views in there I should think. Good luck Have you searched this part of the forum for a tutor?
  23. [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1391382486' post='2356638'] Making sure you're turned up loud enough is important too I think, if you almost turn up slightly on the loud side, you'll feel less inclined to play really hard to cut through. One other tip is to make sure your strap is high enough for you too, if it's too low for you really it'll put a lot of extra stress on your your hands (especially your fretting hand) and encourage better posture generally. [/quote] Have to agree with this. Probably no help at all though for the cramp I endured in my calf during saturdays gig.
  24. Having said all that, I mostly gig with my G & L SB1 My fave bass is my 66 P
  25. It took me a lot of years to realise that generally a P bass doesn't really do its thing in a shop. They hang there looking a bit old hat. You plug one in and it sounds ok but not exciting and the tone knob doesn't seem to do much. So you drift over to the fancier instruments that look so attractive. Loads of knobs to play with, interesting pup combinations and lovely grainy wood. Plug in and sonically get your socks blown off. Ooh that tone, that power and it looks so cool. Get to the gig down the slug and lettuce and two numbers in thinking, "hell what's happened to my tone and volume" Much frantic knob twiddling on the bass and amp. Anticipating a point in the set where I can swap over to the P bass brought along "just in case". Plug in the P and all is right with my world again
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